In tennis, the margins between the lines are often razor thin. With players employing more aggressive tactics and pushing the limits of their games, these differences can dictate the outcome of a match. An inch can be critical in determining who wins and who loses. Apparently, no one told Diego Schwartzman. The Argentine is into the quarter-finals at the US Open in what will be his first appearance in the last eight at a Grand Slam. At 5’7”, Schwartzman may be diminutive in stature, but he is proving that his game is just as imposing as his fellow stars on the ATP World Tour. Schwartzman has played the role of giant slayer during the North American hard-court summer, stunning World...
Through to his second Grand Slam quarter-final at the US Open, Pablo Carreno Busta is ready to believe more in himself as he prepares to face Diego Schwartzman in New York.
Watch highlights from Juan Martin del Potro's incredible comeback in the fourth round, where he saves two match points to defeat Dominic Thiem. Highlights courtesy US Open. Visit usopen.org for more video. Highlights not available in USA. Photo: Getty Images
Watch highlights as Rafael Nadal defeats Alexandr Dolgopolov to reach his seventh US Open quarter-final. Highlights courtesy US Open. Visit usopen.org for more video. Highlights not available in USA. Photo: Getty Images
A LOOK BACK Challenger de Quito (Quito, Ecuador): Chilean Nicolas Jarry collected his second ATP Challenger Tour title of the season, his second on South American soil after earlier winning the title in Medellin, Colombia. The 21-year-old ATP player disposed of fifth seed Gerald Melzer 6-3, 6-2 to claim the title, having earlier fought back from a set and a break down to oust top seed Victor Estrella Burgos in the semi-finals. Photographer Jorge Anhalzer’s framed scenic photograph depicting Quito and Ecuador from the sky was presented as the trophy. He improved his record to 13-2 in Challengers since qualifying for his first Wimbledon in July and continues a meteoric rise up the Emirates ATP Rankings. He was outside the Top...